IV Vitamins vs. Supplements for Supporting Burnout and Chronic Fatigue
When you’re dealing with burnout or chronic fatigue, the everyday challenges can feel overwhelming. From the midday energy crashes to the brain fog that just won’t lift, these symptoms can deeply impact your quality of life. As a naturopathic doctor, I often help patients manage these issues, and one of the most common questions I get is: “Should I go for IV vitamin therapy, or are oral supplements enough?” In this post, I’ll walk you through the pros and cons of both, helping you understand how each option can support your journey to better energy and resilience.
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Why Am I So Tired? Understanding The Root Causes of Chronic Fatigue
Feeling tired all the time, no matter how much sleep you get? Trust me, you're not alone. Chronic fatigue can be so frustrating, especially when it feels like there’s no clear reason for it. And, honestly, it’s usually not just one thing causing it—fatigue often comes from a bunch of different factors all working together. Let's break down some of the most common reasons for chronic fatigue, so you can get a better idea of what might be happening in your body.
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Are You Experiencing Burnout?
Burnout is something a lot of us go through, but it often sneaks up on us until it feels overwhelming. Simply put, burnout is that feeling of being completely drained—physically, emotionally, and mentally. In this blog we break down what burnout actually is, how it happens, how to identify it, and steps you can take!
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Embracing Sustainable Change: How Psychotherapy Can Help You Transform Your Life
Change is an inevitable part of life, but not all change is sustainable. Many of us have experienced the frustration of setting goals—whether it's to improve our health, enhance our relationships, or advance our careers—only to find that our efforts fade away after a few weeks or months. The challenge lies in making changes that stick, and this is where psychotherapy can play a transformative role. By helping clients identify and incorporate sustainable elements of change, therapy empowers individuals to create lasting improvements in their lives.
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Navigating the Unexpected: How Psychotherapy Can Help You Through Life's Unforeseen Circumstances
Life is full of surprises. Some of them bring joy and excitement, while others can shake us to our core, leaving us feeling lost, anxious, or overwhelmed. Whether it's the sudden loss of a loved one, an unexpected job change, or an unforeseen health challenge, these moments can disrupt our sense of stability and control. In such times, psychotherapy can offer invaluable support, helping us navigate the emotional terrain of the unexpected and find our footing once again.
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Breast Cancer Survivorship: Redefining The Self with The Help of Psychotherapy
For many women, the experience of breast cancer extends far beyond the physical battle, deeply impacting their emotional and psychological realms and profoundly altering their sense of womanhood. This journey can affect how women perceive their bodies, identity, and connection to femininity in a manner that is both unexpected and painful. In this blog, we’ll explore some of the ways psychotherapy can help breast cancer survivors redefine their sense of self and fully embrace the women they are becoming on their own terms.
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Exploring the Benefits of Mistletoe for Breast Cancer
A breast cancer diagnosis is life-changing, bringing challenges that affect every part of a patient’s life. From managing physical symptoms to addressing emotional concerns, the journey can feel overwhelming. However, alternative therapies like mistletoe therapy are offering hope to patients. This blog will explore the benefits of mistletoe therapy for breast cancer patients at any stage of their cancer journey, providing insight into its use, effectiveness, and integration with conventional treatments.
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The Importance of Lifestyle Medicine in PCOS
Living with PCOS often feels like a balancing act, as you navigate a complex mix of symptoms that affect everything from your metabolism to your mood. With so many supplements on the market promising to balance hormones, regulate periods, and help with weight management, it’s easy to think that a pill might be the answer to your struggles. But when it comes to managing PCOS, lifestyle is key.
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The Importance of Healing PCOS in Community
PCOS is one of the most common endocrine disorders, affecting approximately 10% of people with ovaries of reproductive age. Yet, despite these numbers, many feel isolated in their experience. A significant percentage (about 71%) report feelings of loneliness, struggling to find others who truly understand what they’re going through. This sense of isolation isn’t just emotionally taxing; it can also exacerbate the psychological impacts of PCOS. Studies have shown that people with PCOS are more likely to experience anxiety and depression, partly due to the feelings of loneliness and lack of support.
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Healing The Complex Relationship Between PCOS, Food, and Body Image
For many women, living with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) can feel profoundly unfair. The physical symptoms alone—whether it’s unexplained weight gain, painful and unpredictable periods, fertility struggles, or persistent skin issues—can be overwhelming. But the emotional toll often cuts even deeper. The impact of PCOS can distort how you see yourself, leading to a complicated relationship with your body and food.
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Taking a Holistic Approach to Mental Health
In today's fast-paced world, mental health struggles are increasingly common, and finding the right support can feel daunting. Whether you’re experiencing anxiety, depression, irritability, anger or high stress levels, it can be challenging to reach out for help, and conventional approaches often focus narrowly on symptoms, missing the broader context of your life and experiences. This is where a holistic approach to mental health is so valuable.
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End of Season Gut Check: The Summer to Fall Transition
As summer fades and fall begins to settle in, many of us find ourselves shifting away from sun-filled patio brunches and barbecues. While the change in seasons brings cozy sweaters and warm drinks, it also presents an opportunity to rethink our health habits—particularly when it comes to gut health. Our digestive system plays a crucial role in our overall well-being, and a happy gut can improve everything from energy levels to mental clarity, so as we transition to autumn, let's explore how to take care of this vital system.
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Healing Burnout: How Psychotherapy Can Offer Hope and Restoration
In today’s fast-paced world, burnout has become an all-too-common experience for many individuals. The relentless demands of work, coupled with personal responsibilities and societal pressures, can leave one feeling emotionally drained and physically exhausted. Burnout not only impacts one's professional life but also seeps into your personal relationships and overall well-being. While there's no one-size-fits-all solution to combat burnout, psychotherapy can be a supportive tool for those seeking relief and restoration. In this blog post, we'll explore how psychotherapy can help individuals experiencing burnout, offering them the techniques and guidance needed to navigate through this challenging period.
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Easing Back-to-School Stress & How Psychotherapy Can Help
As summer draws to a close, the excitement of a new school year often mixes with feelings of apprehension and stress. For students, the prospect of new teachers, classmates, and academic challenges can stir up a whirlwind of emotions. Similarly, parents often grapple with the logistics of schedules, preparations, and concerns for their children's well-being.Here are five ways psychotherapy can offer invaluable support and help ease the transition this back-to-school season:
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IV Vitamin Therapy: Preventing Burnout and Supporting Immunity for Back to School
As the school year approaches, many of us find ourselves juggling a myriad of responsibilities—whether it's attending classes, managing extracurricular activities, or keeping up with work and family obligations. This busy season can be overwhelming and taxing on our bodies, especially on our adrenal glands and immune systems. One effective way to support your overall health and well-being during this hectic time is through IV therapy. In this blog, we'll explore how IV therapy can help support adrenal health, bolster the immune system, and combat burnout.
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How Psychotherapy Can Support Women in Re-Establishing Identity Through Life Transitions
For many women, life is marked by countless transitions – from aging, career shifts and relationship changes to parenthood, empty nesting, and more. Each transition brings its own joys, challenges, and uncertainties, often shaping our lives in profound ways. Amidst a myriad of roles and responsibilities, it can feel challenging for women to remain connected to their sense of self. In this article, we explore some of the ways psychotherapy can offer a nurturing space for women to explore their evolving identities while navigating life’s many ebbs and flows.
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IV Vitamins as a Supportive Therapy For Perimenopause
Perimenopause is the transitional phase leading up to menopause, typically occurring in women between their late 30s and early 50s. During this period, many women experience a variety of symptoms due to hormonal fluctuations which can be challenging, but adopting a naturopathic approach to hormonal health offers a holistic and natural way to manage these symptoms. Naturopathy emphasizes the body's innate ability to heal itself, utilizing natural therapies and lifestyle modifications to support overall well-being during perimenopause.
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The Perimenopause Paradox
One of the most confusing phenomena as we approach menopause is that the premenstrual symptoms we've dealt with for many years can actually worsen. Perimenopause is the phase leading up to menopause when women’s hormones begin to change. Menopause marks the cessation of menstruation. While the idea of no longer having periods might seem appealing, menopause entails numerous physiological changes. It involves adapting to functioning without hormones we've relied on throughout our lives.
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Better Understanding Your Thyroid Health
Have you ever wondered what keeps your body run smoothly, ensuring that you have enough energy to tackle your day? The thyroid gland is responsible for that! It helps regulate your hormones, metabolism and energy production. But what happens when this falls out of sync? Enter Hashimoto's thyroiditis, one of the most common causes of hypothyroidism in North America. In this article, we will be exploring how some major thyroid health problems and a great holistic guide in approaching this.
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How Therapy Can Support You on Your Fertility Journey
Embarking on the journey toward parenthood is a deeply personal and often complex process. For many, this pursuit can be accompanied by a myriad of emotions, ranging from hope, joy, and excitement to frustration, disappointment, and even grief. This rollercoaster of emotions can be overwhelming and at times even lonely. In this article, we explore some of the ways psychotherapy can offer a supportive and compassionate space for individuals to navigate the emotional nuances of their fertility journey.
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